2008 BMW 650 vs. 2008 Citroen Picasso
To start off, both 2008 BMW 650 and 2008 Citroen Picasso were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 650 weights approximately 314 kg more than 2008 Citroen Picasso.
Because 2008 BMW 650 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 BMW 650. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Citroen Picasso, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (196 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Picasso.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 650 | 2008 Citroen Picasso | |
Make | BMW | Citroen |
Model | 650 | Picasso |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 490 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |